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Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 20:30

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The greatest insult and most stinging reproach that can be cast upon an Oriental is to reproach his parents or ancestors (see Job 30:8). Saul means to intimate that Jonathan was stubborn from his mother’s womb. return to 'Top of Page'
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